What GLP-1 medications are
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are prescription medications given as an injection under the skin. Tirzepatide acts on two hormone receptors (GIP and GLP-1); semaglutide acts on one (GLP-1).
Prescription only
These are prescription drugs. A licensed health care provider decides whether one is appropriate, which one, and at what dose.
Dose is adjusted over time
Treatment usually starts at a low dose that the prescriber may increase step by step, with follow-up along the way.
Not for everyone
They carry real risks and side effects, and some people should not use them. See the safety section below.
About compounded medications. Remedy Meds' program is built around compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. The FDA does not approve compounded drugs and does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are marketed. Remedy Meds states this on its own website too. A compounded medication is not the same product as any brand-name medication.
Sources: FDA, "FDA's Concerns with Unapproved GLP-1 Drugs Used for Weight Loss"; MedlinePlus, Semaglutide Injection; MedlinePlus, Tirzepatide Injection.
How Remedy Meds says it works
The timing below is what the provider lists on its homepage. It's not a promise from us, and a prescription is never automatic.
Answer a health questionnaire
Online, from your phone or computer. You share your health history and goals.
Clinician review
A licensed clinician reviews your information in a live virtual visit and decides whether treatment is appropriate.
Delivery, if prescribed
Medication ships from a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy, with free, discreet shipping, according to the provider.
Check-ins & refills
A refill form about your progress and tolerance; each shipment is a four-week supply. The provider lists messaging and video calls with clinicians.
Treatment options the provider lists
You can state a preference, but the clinician decides what, if anything, is prescribed. Remedy Meds' terms say a clinician may choose a different product than the one you picked.
Semaglutide plan
A once-weekly injection. The provider describes it as the starting option for people new to GLP-1s.
Compounded: not reviewed or approved by the FDATirzepatide plan
A once-weekly injection that acts on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
Compounded: not reviewed or approved by the FDAMicrodose plan
Smaller doses given twice a week, which the provider presents as a gentler way to start.
Compounded: not reviewed or approved by the FDAOzempic® or Zepbound®
The provider also lists brand-name options, at retail pricing shown on its site.
Trademarks of their respective ownersOptions as listed on remedymeds.com, checked October 9, 2026. Prices are shown on the provider's website and may change.
At a glance
Facts taken from Remedy Meds' homepage, FAQ and Terms of Service, checked on October 9, 2026.
| What it is | An online weight-care program. Remedy Meds LLC handles the administrative side; medical care and prescribing are done by licensed clinicians through independent professional medical groups named in its terms |
| Where | Available in most U.S. states, for people located in the U.S. |
| Age | 18 or older |
| Prescription | Required. A clinician decides if you're eligible and what is prescribed |
| What's included | Clinician access, a prescription if the clinician finds you eligible, and a four-week supply of medication per shipment, plus an online community and resources |
| Insurance & payment | Cash pay; insurance not accepted. Major credit cards and HSA/FSA accepted |
| Billing | A subscription billed up front for each term, renewing automatically until you cancel. The terms and price are shown at checkout |
| Cancellation | Month-to-month, no long-term contract. To avoid the next renewal, cancel at least 48 hours before the end of your term |
| Support hours | 7 days a week, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm ET, by phone, text or email |
Read this before you pay
These points come straight from Remedy Meds' Terms of Service and FAQ. They're easy to miss.
Payment comes first
According to the terms, you're charged for the first subscription term when you complete the intake form, before the clinician's decision.
If you're not eligible
The FAQ says that if the clinician determines you're not eligible after you first enroll, your initial payment is refunded in full.
Otherwise, no refunds
Once a payment is processed, it's non-refundable, including partial refunds if you cancel mid-term.
The "warranty" has strict conditions
The provider advertises a weight-loss warranty. Its terms require 12 consecutive months of enrollment with every refill, standard-dose compounded medication only (not brand-name or microdose), and following your clinician's instructions. It's not prorated.
Source: Remedy Meds Terms of Service (sections 1, 2, 5) and the FAQ on remedymeds.com, checked October 9, 2026. Always read the current terms before you enroll.
Is it right for you? Talk it through with a health care professional
GLP-1 medications require a prescription from a licensed provider and are not right for everyone. The points below summarize public health sources; they're not a complete list.
Common side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Constipation
- Stomach pain or upset stomach
- Heartburn, burping (semaglutide)
- Decreased appetite (tirzepatide)
Important safety information
- Both medications caused thyroid tumors in rats; it's not known if they do in humans.
- Tell a provider if you or a family member have had thyroid tumors, thyroid cancer or MEN 2.
- Get help right away for a lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing or shortness of breath.
Tell the provider if you…
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy
- Have had pancreatitis, gallbladder or kidney disease
- Have severe stomach problems such as gastroparesis
- Have diabetes or diabetic eye disease
- Take other medications, or have surgery planned
Seek care right away for
- Stomach pain that won't go away, which may spread to the back, with or without vomiting
- Swelling of the face or throat, rash, trouble breathing or swallowing
- Signs of a severe allergic reaction
The FDA also warns about compounded GLP-1 products: dosing errors, products that arrive warm (it recommends not using an injectable GLP-1 that arrives without proper refrigeration), and counterfeit products with false labels.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the Remedy Meds website?
No. Vitarrow is an independent guide. We're not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Remedy Meds, and we don't provide medical care. We may be compensated when you visit or sign up through the links on this page. The buttons take you to the provider's website.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes. These medications require a prescription from a licensed provider. In this program, a clinician reviews your health questionnaire and decides whether you're eligible and what, if anything, to prescribe.
Is compounded semaglutide the same as a brand-name medication?
No. The FDA does not approve compounded medications and does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they're marketed. They are not the same product as any brand-name medication.
How much weight will I lose, and how fast?
We can't tell you, and nobody should promise a number. Results vary from person to person, and the provider's own terms say it does not guarantee any particular amount or rate of weight loss.
Do they take insurance?
No. The program is cash pay. The provider says it accepts major credit cards and HSA/FSA.
How much does it cost?
Prices depend on the plan and subscription term and are shown on the provider's website at checkout. They can change, so we don't list them here.
Can I cancel?
The program is month-to-month with no long-term contract. To stop the next renewal, the terms say to cancel at least 48 hours before your current term ends. Payments already processed are non-refundable.
How did you put this page together?
From Remedy Meds' public homepage, FAQ and Terms of Service, and from MedlinePlus and the FDA for health information. We don't publish testimonials, before-and-after photos or results claims.
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